Roots, Prefixes, & Suffixes

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What is a prefix?

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Beginning part of a word.

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What does the word THERMOMETER mean?

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Something that measures heat.

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What can sometimes happen to a word when a suffix is added?

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The grammar function can change.

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What happens to a word when a prefix is added?

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The word and meaning changes.

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What is a root?

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Base of a word.

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What is a suffix?

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Ending part of a word.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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Not or opposite of.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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Full of.

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What is the root of the word 'biology'?

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Bio, meaning life.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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Again or back.